Self-Employed & 1099 Tax Preparation
Reviewed by our office. Updated July 2026.
Who this is for
Contractors, gig workers, content creators, drivers, barbers, beauty professionals, online sellers, freelancers, and side-hustlers with 1099 or business income.
Why this matters
Self-employed returns are where most money is won or lost. Disorganized income and missed expense categories mean overpaying, or filing something you can’t support. A human makes the judgment calls.
How Zero Fuss Taxes helps
We collect your business type, income sources, expense categories, mileage, and 1099/processor totals, flag anything unclear for human review, and a preparer completes your Schedule C. We never invent deductions, a human makes the final calls based on what you provide.
Documents you’ll likely need
- Photo ID
- 1099-NEC / 1099-K / payment-processor totals
- Business income records
- Business expense records by category
- Mileage log
- Home-office details (if applicable)
- Prior-year return
How the process works
- Answer a few questions about your work
- Upload income and expense records
- We organize expenses and flag gaps
- A preparer completes and reviews your Schedule C
- You review, sign, and we file
Common mistakes to avoid
- Mixing personal and business expenses
- No mileage log
- Forgetting quarterly estimated taxes
- Missing 1099-K from payment apps
- Guessing at deductions you can’t support
Pricing
Self-employed / 1099 returns start at $150. Schedule C and business-expense review complexity is quoted after a quick review.
Final pricing depends on forms, schedules, state filings, income types, document condition, and review complexity. We never base our fee on the size of your refund. Quotes are not final until documents are reviewed.
FAQ
I have a messy pile of expenses, can you still help?
Yes. Our intake organizes expenses by category and flags gaps. The more complete your records, the better your outcome.
Do you decide which deductions I can take?
A human preparer makes the final calls based on the information you provide and applicable rules. We don’t invent deductions.
I drive for rideshare/delivery, do you handle that?
Yes, rideshare, delivery, and gig income are a core focus, including mileage and platform 1099s.
A real preparer vs. doing it yourself
Software is fast. A person is accountable. With us you get both.
| What matters | Doing it yourself | Zero Fuss Taxes |
|---|---|---|
| Who does the work | You do, alone | An experienced preparer does it, then reviews it |
| Finding every deduction | Only what you know to enter | We look across your whole situation for credits you may miss |
| Someone to answer questions | Help articles and chatbots | A real person you can call or text |
| If the IRS sends a letter | You handle it yourself | We review the notice and tell you the next step |
| How pricing works | Upsells appear as you go | One clear quote before any work begins |
How working with our office works
What you can expect when you file with our office.
Human-reviewed preparation
Every return is prepared and double-checked by an experienced, IRS-registered preparer before it is filed.
Credits and deductions reviewed for your situation
We look across your whole situation for the credits and deductions you may qualify for, based on the information you provide.
Honest, upfront pricing
You get a clear quote before any work begins. We never base our fee on the size of your refund, and there are no surprise add-ons.
Real, IRS-registered preparers
Not a faceless app. Our IRS-registered preparers prepare your return, review it, and sign it.
Your data stays protected
Documents move through secure, encrypted upload, never casual text or email. We never sell your information.
Updates at every step
You always know where your return stands, with a status update at each stage from intake to filed.